jimmy2621

Good evening everyone, My application has been approved on 20/6 after 19 months wait. the last step will be attending the oath ceremony. My timeline: 417 (first year) 2011 - 2012 417 (second year) 2013 - 2014 457 2014 - 2016 186 2016 - Present citizenship application: 11/2017 citizenship test: 2/2019 citizenship approval: 6/2019 citizenship ceremony: TBC

congrats to you. However, there are many people applied before you and completed citizenship before you and they are still waiting on "Received" status (including me). On one side congrats for you but on the other side its frustrating how Immi allocates applications without disclosing more unambiguous criteria to the public.

r u so not ready for a test before you move? I think your application is tied to the local council you chose, so as soon as you move you will need to inform immi and change the processing centre, interview as well the ceremony being held. why dont you just call the department asap? you probably get the most accurate answer from them.

on the email you will find the reschedule link. everything DIY, you can even change it to the next day as soon as they have available time slot. I received my email they arranged my interview in a month time and i changed it to within just 2 days. no point wasting extra one month for nothing. good luck to you.

hi everyone I just finished my interview today. 100% marks on my computer test. the officer at the counter was pretty nice. i applied my citizenship in November 2017. it's 15 months wait. after the test this morning, my application status is still "received" but at least its a good sign.

Totally agree with you. i applied at 12 (avg) -15 (max) months timeframe by then and now 22 months.

I applied conferral in Brisbane since Nov 17. I called on last Friday and the operator told me my file was opened and assessing by an officer. However,,,now really gets longer and longer.... I am quite upset now cause i want to apply for uni this year but without citizenship i can not get HECS...

Today is the 1st year anniversary for my citizenship application which i applied this day in 2017.... Status is still RECEIVED and no test invitation, i am from Brisbane.

hi my friend, i applied Nov 2017 in brisbane. i didnt even have a computer test yet. so has to be very patient.

The new residence requirements for in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 mean that applicants will need: four (4) years lawful residence in Australia immediately prior to making an application for Australian citizenship with at least 12 months as a permanent resident, and absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the four (4) years prior to application, and no more than ninety (90) days in the 12 month permanent residency period prior to application. yes you are right, i just searched and the previous rule has been taken back.

congras to u for granting PR. The rule has changed since last year. no matter how many years u have stayed in Australia legally, it doesnt count. Only AFTER your PR is granted, then from that day you need to be here for 4 years before you can apply citizenship.

wow congras, so looks like i m going to receive same email in a month or so? i applied November 2017.

oh. i base in brisbane and never got any invitation for testing yet.

same. ten months waiting now since last November.

When i woke up this morning and checked email. My PR has been granted finally after 250 days. Thank you for all your support and this site has been of great help!